Iran admits: Research center explosion was no accident
After claiming explosion in Parchin that killed engineer was an accident, Iran now admits incident was act of sabotage.
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News and updates about Parchin
New York Times report: Attack on Iranian military facility was carried out by a drone
Officials say Parchin military technology complex was hit by a drone and resembled past attacks attributed to Israel.
Iran confirms: Accident at research center killed one engineer
Iran's Defense Ministry confirms accident at Parchin research facility, death of engineer.
Uranium at Parchin complex tied to past work
Traces of man-made uranium were discovered by the IAEA at Iran's Parchin complex, The Wall Street Journal reveals.
UN: Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009
IAEA report claims Iran pursued nuclear weapons until 2009, including at disputed Parchin site, both of which Tehran denies.
IAEA Chief: Second Visit to Parchin Not Necessary
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano says his agency has enough samples from Iran's suspicious underground military site.
Iran: IAEA Not Involved in Parchin Sampling
Iran's Ambassador to IAEA rejects reports that sampling at the Parchin military site was done under IAEA supervision.
White House: Iran Cooperating with IAEA
White House spokesman says Iran is cooperating with UN inspectors, doesn't address fact that Iran self-inspected Parchin.
Iran Gives First Parchin Samples to IAEA
Iranian scientists hand over samples from covert base reportedly used for nuclear detonator tests to IAEA experts not allowed on site.
IAEA Chief Granted Access to Iran Military Site
Yukiya Amano granted access to Parchin, where it is alleged covert research to build a nuclear bomb took place.
IAEA Chief's Iran Visit Ignores Parchin
As Amano arrives for a one-day visit exploring military aspects of nuclear program, covert Parchin detonator test site not on agenda.
State Dept. Claims Parchin 'Isn't a Nuclear Site'
Responding to IAEA report on suspected nuclear detonator site extension, spokesperson claims Parchin 'a conventional military site.'
IAEA: Iran May Have Built Extension to Parchin
New IAEA report says Iran appears to have built an extension to part of its suspicious Parchin military site.
State Dept.: Iran Not Inspecting its Own Sites
State Department spokesman John Kirby rejects AP report that Iran will inspect the Parchin site on its own.
Will Iran Use its Own Inspectors in Parchin?
AP reveals: IAEA's secret agreement with Iran will allow the Islamic Republic to use its own inspectors to investigate the Parchin site.
Zarif: Reports of Clean-Up at Parchin Are 'Lies'
Iran's Foreign Minister claims reports of clean-up activity at the Parchin military site are lies spread by opponents of nuclear deal.
Iran Denies it is 'Sanitizing' Parchin
Iran denies reports it had tried to clean up suspicious activities at the Parchin military complex as baseless and preposterous.
Iran Sanitizing Suspected Nuclear Military Site?
Congress informed of evidence that Iran was sanitizing its suspected nuclear military site at Parchin days after agreeing to nuclear deal.
No Inspections: Iran to Test Own Covert Nuke Sites
Israeli minister, senior diplomat warn US 'crossed red lines' letting Iran collect samples from Parchin in classified section of deal.
Khamenei's Aide: No Inspection of Military Sites
Top adviser to Iran Supreme Leader nixes inspections of key nuclear sites; Zarif: Iran may produce nuclear-capable missiles.
Key Nuclear Installations Missing from Iran Deal
Parchin military plant and Bushehr reactor are absent from deal; experts warn loopholes allow Iran to build nuclear bomb 'in weeks.'
IAEA Chief Announces Iran Nuclear Weapon Road Map
Alongside Iran deal, Amano in Vienna announces signing of deal to clarify nuclear aspects of Iran's program by end of 2015.
Iran: Inspection Report is 'Psychological Warfare'
Iranian source in talks denies diplomat who claimed UN inspectors will be allowed into military nuclear sites, calls it a 'media stunt.'
Report Ties Parchin Blast to Nuclear Program
Explosion with truck of Iranian transport company featuring nuclear explosion logo - an act of remote control sabotage?
Iran Admits Testing Nuke 'Bridge Wires' at Parchin
Reports quote Iran as saying it tested devices to detonate nuclear reaction at secret facility that blew up this week.
Report: Blast at Parchin was Sabotage
Hezbollah attack on IDF was in retribution for the explosion at the nuclear site, claims Kuwaiti paper.
Satellite Evidence Proves Explosion in Parchin
Satellite evidence received by Israeli defense news website refutes Iran's denial that an explosion occurred at military compound.
353 US Reps to Kerry: Iran 'Stonewalling' UAEA
Stunning bipartisan congressional letter focuses on Iran’s 'refusal to fully cooperate' with IAEA over Parchin.
Steinitz: Iran Conducted Nuclear Experiments
Intelligence Minister says "reliable information" shows Iran conducted experiments with nuclear weapons at the Parchin military base.
Iran Denies IAEA Entry to Parchin Military Base
Iran announces new agreement with IAEA doesn't include visits to Parchin military base, long suspected as nuclear bomb testing site.
Key Omission: Parchin not Mentioned in Iran Deal
The new Iranian nuclear deal does not mention Parchin, the much contested site suspected of being used to develop nuclear weapons.
IAEA: Iran Boosting its Nuclear Capabilities
The IAEA says Tehran has now installed more than 1,000 advanced centrifuges at its Natanz enrichment plant.
New Images Show Alterations at Iran Nuclear Site
U.S. institute tracking Iran's military program says recent satellite images show further major alterations at Parchin.
IAEA Chief: Iran Must Allow Access to Parchin
Yukiya Amano calls on Iran to allow access to the Parchin military base, where nuclear weapons research may have taken place.
IAEA Delegation Arrives in Iran for New Talks
A delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived early Wednesday in Tehran for new talks on Iran's disputed nuclear program.
IAEA Team Says 'Differences Remain' with Iran
IAEA team returns from Iran without a deal on additional inspections, diplomats skeptic that more talks could bridge the differences.
IAEA Experts Hold Nuclear Talks in Iran
Experts from the UN's nuclear watchdog agency arrive in Tehran for another round of talks to resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran, IAEA Gear Up for Next Round of Talks
Iran and the UN nuclear watchdog prepare for a new round of talks, with Tehran expressing hope for a deal.
IAEA Chief: Visit to Parchin Will Still be Useful
A visit to Iran's Parchin military complex will be useful despite the clean-up activities there, says IAEA Chief Amano.
IAEA Chief 'Frustrated' by Iran
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano calls on Iran to open up the Parchin military site, where it may have covered up traces of nuclear activity.
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